Memory
Sorry, But I Didn’t Recognize You With Your Clothes On
Alan S Brown Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in The Memory Underground
Have you ever bumped into someone who looks extremely familiar, yet you have no clue who they are or why you know them? While confusing, there is a simple explanation.
Have you ever bumped into someone who looks extremely familiar, yet you have no clue who they are or why you know them? While confusing, there is a simple explanation.
Forensic Psychology
The Anatomy of Public Humiliation at Work
Joni E Johnston Psy.D. on June 10, 2024 in The Human Equation
Just how far would some people go to get revenge after being humiliated at work? New research sheds some disturbing answers.
Just how far would some people go to get revenge after being humiliated at work? New research sheds some disturbing answers.
Growth Mindset
Before You Bet Big, Be Curious and Ask Questions
Jeff Wetzler Ed.D. on June 9, 2024 in Unexpected Breakthroughs
When we feel certain of our conclusions, we fail to think about the consequences if we’re wrong. As they say, when you assume, you make an… well, you know the rest.
When we feel certain of our conclusions, we fail to think about the consequences if we’re wrong. As they say, when you assume, you make an… well, you know the rest.
Attention
The Secret Power of Mind-Wandering
Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on June 9, 2024 in The Asymmetric Brain
Mind-wandering is a common phenomenon, but it is not well understood how it affects our emotions. A new meta-analysis sheds some light on this complex question.
Mind-wandering is a common phenomenon, but it is not well understood how it affects our emotions. A new meta-analysis sheds some light on this complex question.
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Health
Patient Trust Is Not Just About Care—It’s Also About Caring
Deepak Sirdeshmukh M.S., Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Patient Trust Matters
Building and sustaining patient trust depends not just on competence and reliability, but also on demonstrating concern and benevolence.
Building and sustaining patient trust depends not just on competence and reliability, but also on demonstrating concern and benevolence.
Happiness
5 Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Signs of an Unhappy Person
Seth Meyers Psy.D. on June 10, 2024 in Insight Is 20/20
The signs of an unhappy person are often subtle and detectable only when identifying a pattern of several distinct behaviors.
The signs of an unhappy person are often subtle and detectable only when identifying a pattern of several distinct behaviors.
Neuroscience
A Boost for Infant Brain Development
Suhanee Mitragotri on June 10, 2024 in The Synaptic Connection
The neural mechanisms underlying magnesium sulfate treatment in pregnant individuals expecting a pre-term child.
The neural mechanisms underlying magnesium sulfate treatment in pregnant individuals expecting a pre-term child.
Career
Mental Illness at Work: To Disclose or Not to Disclose
Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on June 10, 2024 in From Both Sides of the Couch
Personal Perspective: Should you disclose a mental illness to an employer? You may not have to think about it until your illness becomes symptomatic.
Personal Perspective: Should you disclose a mental illness to an employer? You may not have to think about it until your illness becomes symptomatic.
Compulsive Behaviors
Managing Chronic Complainers
Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Your Emotional Meter
Over time, individuals who constantly complain become "addicted" to negativity, attracting more drama and dissatisfaction into their lives.
Over time, individuals who constantly complain become "addicted" to negativity, attracting more drama and dissatisfaction into their lives.
Trauma
Do We Ever Fully Heal From Trauma?
Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on June 10, 2024 in Invisible Bruises
Healing from trauma is not a linear process. It's marked by ups and downs, progress and setbacks, and learning how to manage in the aftermath.
Healing from trauma is not a linear process. It's marked by ups and downs, progress and setbacks, and learning how to manage in the aftermath.
Intuition
Discovering Meaning Through the Lens of Intuition
Alex Pattakos Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in The Meaningful Life
This post explores a different way to view the trendy topic of gut health by exploring the gut-brain connection and how to trust your gut with greater confidence.
This post explores a different way to view the trendy topic of gut health by exploring the gut-brain connection and how to trust your gut with greater confidence.
Assertiveness
What Seasonal Transitions Reveal About Negotiation Success
Cindy Watson B.A., LLB, JD on June 10, 2024 in Life as a Negotiation
There's a lot to be learned about negotiation success in preparing for seasonal transitions.
There's a lot to be learned about negotiation success in preparing for seasonal transitions.
Addiction
Women and Addiction Recovery: The 13th Step
Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on June 10, 2024 in The Venn Diagram Life
Within the supposed safety of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, the likelihood of someone new to sobriety becoming sexual prey is very real.
Within the supposed safety of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, the likelihood of someone new to sobriety becoming sexual prey is very real.
Leadership
Why Appreciation from Management Matters
Victor Lipman on June 10, 2024 in Mind of the Manager
Appreciation is a critical element in retaining employees.
Appreciation is a critical element in retaining employees.
Freudian Psychology
The Psychology of Consumer Behavior
Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Psychology Yesterday
Why do consumers think and act the way they do? Ask Sigmund Freud.
Why do consumers think and act the way they do? Ask Sigmund Freud.
Career
What 'Invisible Work' Looks Like in the 21st Century
Janelle E. Wells, Ph.D., and Doreen MacAulay, Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Our (In)visible Work
Learn how invisible work infiltrates 21st-century workplaces. From emotional labor to mentoring and bringing work home, it impacts our well-being. What invisible work do you do?
Learn how invisible work infiltrates 21st-century workplaces. From emotional labor to mentoring and bringing work home, it impacts our well-being. What invisible work do you do?
Relationships
When People Say They Don't Want Drama, What Do They Mean?
Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on June 10, 2024 in A Funny Bone to Pick
When people preemptively announce "I don't want drama", what does it say about them and their past?
When people preemptively announce "I don't want drama", what does it say about them and their past?
Psychosis
Dromomania: An Uncontrollable Urgency to Travel
Bethany Yeiser BS on June 10, 2024 in Recovery Road
A Personal Perspective: Dromomania is a symptom of some types of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder involving an uncontrollable urgency to travel.
A Personal Perspective: Dromomania is a symptom of some types of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder involving an uncontrollable urgency to travel.
SSRIs
Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Tale of Two Studies
Christopher Lane Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Side Effects
After almost four decades of antidepressant prescribing, the incidence, duration, and severity of withdrawal effects is still highly contested.
After almost four decades of antidepressant prescribing, the incidence, duration, and severity of withdrawal effects is still highly contested.
Politics
Havana Syndrome: Exploitation of Medicine for Political Gain
Racheed M Mani M.D. on June 10, 2024 in Brain Bulletin
Neurological symptoms misrepresented as a byproduct of geopolitical warfare through modern-day "Red Scare."
Neurological symptoms misrepresented as a byproduct of geopolitical warfare through modern-day "Red Scare."
Animal Behavior
Wildlife Corridors: Conservation, Compassion, and Freedom
Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Animal Emotions
Amy Propen's new book combines empathy with ecology and explains why we must offer wildlife corridors to animals.
Amy Propen's new book combines empathy with ecology and explains why we must offer wildlife corridors to animals.
Shame
Do You Have A “Shame Demon” On Your Shoulder?
Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on June 10, 2024 in When Kids Call the Shots
Shame destroys happiness; here’s how to set yourself free.
Shame destroys happiness; here’s how to set yourself free.
Happiness
The 3 Key Things That Happy People Grasp
Maria Baratta Ph.D., L.C.S.W. on June 10, 2024 in Skinny Revisited
There are three particular learnable behaviors that might help in developing the skill of actualizing happiness
There are three particular learnable behaviors that might help in developing the skill of actualizing happiness
Therapy
Success and the 4 Universal Outcomes of Therapy
Hope Perlman M.Ed, LMSW on June 10, 2024 in Unmapped Country
Being successful, in the simplest terms, means you are flourishing. But flourishing isn’t something that happens from the outside in; it’s something internal.
Being successful, in the simplest terms, means you are flourishing. But flourishing isn’t something that happens from the outside in; it’s something internal.
Grief
Are We in an Estrangement Epidemic?
Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on June 10, 2024 in Beyond Mental Health
With family rifts and loneliness at all-time highs, are we in an estrangement epidemic?
With family rifts and loneliness at all-time highs, are we in an estrangement epidemic?
Marriage
3 Remedies for Couples Facing the Seven-Year Itch
Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Social Instincts
Passion can fizzle once the honeymoon phase is over—but only if you let it.
Passion can fizzle once the honeymoon phase is over—but only if you let it.
Beauty
Image Management: Makeup Can Beautify or Backfire
Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Why Bad Looks Good
Do you look better in makeup? Cultivated beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Do you look better in makeup? Cultivated beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Workplace Dynamics
When Your Co-Worker Is Pushy and Presumptuous
Amy Cooper Hakim Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Working With Difficult People
Follow these tips to gain or regain control over your assigned duties.
Follow these tips to gain or regain control over your assigned duties.
Conformity
The Conformity Trap
Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on June 10, 2024 in Beyond School Walls
Is the pressure to fit in silently eroding the foundation of your relationships?
Is the pressure to fit in silently eroding the foundation of your relationships?
Relationships
4 Steps to Create Psychological Safety in Conversations
Marcia Reynolds Psy.D. on June 10, 2024 in Wander Woman
People have to feel safe before they trust what you say. You must use your emotions as well as your words to put them at ease. Only then will they openly share their thoughts.
People have to feel safe before they trust what you say. You must use your emotions as well as your words to put them at ease. Only then will they openly share their thoughts.
Relationships
The Goldilocks Method for Getting Your Needs Met
Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. on June 9, 2024 in Self: Made
Maximize the chances of a positive outcome when you ask for what you need or set a boundary.
Maximize the chances of a positive outcome when you ask for what you need or set a boundary.
Relationships
Still In Love With Your Partner? 3 Questions to Find Out
Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on June 9, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love
Answer these three questions to discover if your love for your partner is still strong.
Answer these three questions to discover if your love for your partner is still strong.
Microbiome
The Role Gut Bacteria Play in Health and Disease
Thomas R. Verny M.D. on June 9, 2024 in Explorations of the Mind
Examining the interplay between the gut microbiome, the brain, and the immune system throughout life and the role of nutrition in optimizing treatment strategies.
Examining the interplay between the gut microbiome, the brain, and the immune system throughout life and the role of nutrition in optimizing treatment strategies.